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... of Trend Micro, Inc. • Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Product Name: ASUS P4T-EM Manual Revision: 1.00 E903 Release Date: November 2001 2 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Manual revisions are used only for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period...
... of Trend Micro, Inc. • Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Product Name: ASUS P4T-EM Manual Revision: 1.00 E903 Release Date: November 2001 2 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Manual revisions are used only for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period...
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...): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2980-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Newsgroup: csnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 3
...): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2980-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Newsgroup: csnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 3
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... 27 3.8 External Connectors 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 41 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM 8 2.1.1 Core Specifications 8 2.1.2 Connections 9 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence 10 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43...Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 59 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 61 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 65 4.5 Power Menu 66 4 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
... 27 3.8 External Connectors 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 41 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM 8 2.1.1 Core Specifications 8 2.1.2 Connections 9 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence 10 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43...Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 59 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 61 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 65 4.5 Power Menu 66 4 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
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APPENDIX 91 7.1 Glossary 91 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5.1 Install Operating System 74 5.2 Start Windows 74 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD 75 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager 77 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 ASUS Live Update 86 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 87 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 88 7.
APPENDIX 91 7.1 Glossary 91 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5.1 Install Operating System 74 5.2 Start Windows 74 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD 75 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager 77 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 ASUS Live Update 86 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 87 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 88 7.
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... in accordance with the limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Reprinted from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any changes or...
... in accordance with the limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Reprinted from that to which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any changes or...
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... motherboard. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on motherboard) (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. If you...
... motherboard. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on motherboard) (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. If you...
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...RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with a bandwidth of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual and two USB controllers for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 2.0 GHz and higher. • ...necessary to meet the increase in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB) up to allow manual adjustment of 266MB/sec - 2. FEATURES Core Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM The ASUS P4T-EM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub ...
...RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with a bandwidth of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual and two USB controllers for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 2.0 GHz and higher. • ...necessary to meet the increase in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB) up to allow manual adjustment of 266MB/sec - 2. FEATURES Core Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM The ASUS P4T-EM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub ...
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The slot is okay. • ATX power connector. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • CPU socket: 478-pin surface mount, ZIF socket mPGA478 B. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides two 32-bit PCI slots, (PCI 2.2 compliant) ... port: Purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is keyed to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem...
The slot is okay. • ATX power connector. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • CPU socket: 478-pin surface mount, ZIF socket mPGA478 B. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides two 32-bit PCI slots, (PCI 2.2 compliant) ... port: Purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is keyed to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem...
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...manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate...channels.. • Onboard LAN: Optional LAN NIC for virtually automatic setup. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. 10 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual With these features implemented in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of 3.2GB/s. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus...
...manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate...channels.. • Onboard LAN: Optional LAN NIC for virtually automatic setup. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. 10 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual With these features implemented in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of 3.2GB/s. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus...
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...-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be defined as the "Stand by PC 99. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for PC 99 certification. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by " (ie.:...Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power ...
...-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be defined as the "Stand by PC 99. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for PC 99 certification. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by " (ie.:...Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power ...
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FEATURES 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (...Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED 14 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 478 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (...Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED 14 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 478 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2. 2.
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...478 COM2 Line Out Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic In AUX MODEM CD1 J11 J12 INTEL_FPANEL1 Audio Codec P4T-EM ATX12V CPU_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 OC3 J3J3+ Intel I/O HDDLED Controller Hub (ICH2) CLCMOS ADN SPDIFOUT Super I/O PCI2 ...SMB CNR_SLOT ® LED1 IR SMARTCON CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub FLOPPY ASUS ASIC USB2 Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRIMARY IDE 24.4cm (9.6in) 3.
...478 COM2 Line Out Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic In AUX MODEM CD1 J11 J12 INTEL_FPANEL1 Audio Codec P4T-EM ATX12V CPU_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 OC3 J3J3+ Intel I/O HDDLED Controller Hub (ICH2) CLCMOS ADN SPDIFOUT Super I/O PCI2 ...SMB CNR_SLOT ® LED1 IR SMARTCON CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub FLOPPY ASUS ASIC USB2 Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRIMARY IDE 24.4cm (9.6in) 3.
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... (5-1 pin) 18) ATXPWR, ATX12V p.38 Power Supply Connector (20 pin) (4 pin) 19) INTEL_FPANEL1 p.39 Intel Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin) (optional) 20) SMARTCON p.39 ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin ) 21) PLED (PANEL) p.40 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.40 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRBTN (PANEL) p.40 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
... (5-1 pin) 18) ATXPWR, ATX12V p.38 Power Supply Connector (20 pin) (4 pin) 19) INTEL_FPANEL1 p.39 Intel Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin) (optional) 20) SMARTCON p.39 ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin ) 21) PLED (PANEL) p.40 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.40 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRBTN (PANEL) p.40 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... wires, and power supply cables 6. WARNING! Ensure that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is recommended for this motherboard. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Configure...
... wires, and power supply cables 6. WARNING! Ensure that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is recommended for this motherboard. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Configure...
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... or suspend mode. Adding or removing devices is not advisable when the LED is adjusted through the DIP switches. P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 17 SW1 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. ON 12345 3. Frequency Selection 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 2) Onboard Power Signal (LED) The board LED...
... or suspend mode. Adding or removing devices is not advisable when the LED is adjusted through the DIP switches. P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 17 SW1 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. ON 12345 3. Frequency Selection 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 2) Onboard Power Signal (LED) The board LED...
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...100.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz PCI 33.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 103.0MHz 68.0MHz 34.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4T-EM CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 105.0MHz AGP 70.0MHz PCI 35.0MHz 110.0MHz 73.0MHz 36.0MHz Frequency Table DSW CPU ...in a slower speed. 3. 3. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the recommended settings. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU External Frequency Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the...
...100.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz PCI 33.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 103.0MHz 68.0MHz 34.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4T-EM CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 105.0MHz AGP 70.0MHz PCI 35.0MHz 110.0MHz 73.0MHz 36.0MHz Frequency Table DSW CPU ...in a slower speed. 3. 3. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the recommended settings. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU External Frequency Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the...
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...wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] P4T-EM ® P4T-EM AUDIO Setting ADN 3 2 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO (Default) DISABLE AUDIO ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on a CNR ...). power supply in slow refresh; HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. RAM in reduced power mode). P4T-EM USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V (Default) ® P4T-EM USB Device Wake Up 5) Onboard Audio Setting (ADN) (audio models only) The onboard Audio Codec may be enabled...
...wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] P4T-EM ® P4T-EM AUDIO Setting ADN 3 2 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO (Default) DISABLE AUDIO ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on a CNR ...). power supply in slow refresh; HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. RAM in reduced power mode). P4T-EM USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V (Default) ® P4T-EM USB Device Wake Up 5) Onboard Audio Setting (ADN) (audio models only) The onboard Audio Codec may be enabled...
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...jumper caps unless the INTEL_FPANEL1 cable connector is for the INTEL_FPANEL1 connector.) J11 J12 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Internal Line Out Connectors LAP_LT LAP_LTT LAP_RT LAP_RTT 20 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual If using the INTEL_FPANEL1 cable and/or front panel, then remove J11 and ...used. (See page 39 for standard USB2 control. Always set all three jumpers accordingly when selecting a device. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-EM ® P4T-EM CNR/USB Selection 2 1 USB2 (Default) 3 2 CNRUSB 7) Intel Front Panel Audio Selection (J11, J12) The motherboard ships with...
...jumper caps unless the INTEL_FPANEL1 cable connector is for the INTEL_FPANEL1 connector.) J11 J12 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Internal Line Out Connectors LAP_LT LAP_LTT LAP_RT LAP_RTT 20 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual If using the INTEL_FPANEL1 cable and/or front panel, then remove J11 and ...used. (See page 39 for standard USB2 control. Always set all three jumpers accordingly when selecting a device. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-EM ® P4T-EM CNR/USB Selection 2 1 USB2 (Default) 3 2 CNRUSB 7) Intel Front Panel Audio Selection (J11, J12) The motherboard ships with...
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... this motherboard. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 21 This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When...
... this motherboard. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 21 This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When...